Eungella Hinterland is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Eungella Hinterland had a population of 3 people.[1]

Eungella Hinterland Queensland
Eungella Hinterland
Coordinates	20.9224°S 148.4225°E / -20.9224; 148.4225
Population	3 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	0.0021/km2 (0.0055/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4741
Area	1,405.6 km2 (542.7 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Burdekin Whitsunday Mirani
Federal division(s)	Capricornia Dawson
Suburbs around Eungella Hinterland: Bogie Bogie Bloomsbury Calen Newlands Eungella Hinterland Yalboroo Mount Charlton Turrawulla Eungella Dam Dalrymple Heights Finch Hatton Owens Creek Dows Creek

Geography

Eungella Hinterland is mountainous undeveloped terrain with individual peaks including Mount William 1,259 metres (4,131 ft), Mount David 1,249 metres (4,098 ft), and Mount Dalrymple 1,260 metres (4,130 ft).[3]

The eastern half of the locality is a protected area, involving the Macartney State Forest, Eungella National Park, Pelion Forest Reserve and Pelion State Forest.[3]

History

The locality takes its name from the town and pastoral run name, which in turn was named in July 1876 by explorer Ernest Favenc in July 1876. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word, meaning land of cloud.[2][4]

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